
Writing Short Stories
A Routledge Writer's Guide
Ailsa Cox(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 23. June 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
170 pages
978-1-138-95543-1 (ISBN)
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Description
This new edition of Writing Short Stories has been updated throughout to include new and revised exercises, up-to-date coverage of emerging technologies and a new glossary of key terms and techniques. Ailsa Cox, a published short-story writer, guides the reader through the key aspects of the craft, provides a variety of case studies and examples of how others have approached the genre and sets a series of engaging exercises to help hone your skills. This inspiring book is the ideal guide for those new to the genre or for anyone wanting to improve their technique.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
330 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-95543-1 (9781138955431)
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Person
Ailsa Cox is Reader in Creative Writing and English at Edge Hill University, UK.
Content
Introduction
1. Spinning a yarn
2. Capturing the moment
3. Humour, character and dialogue
4. The fantastic
5. What if?
6. Reality
7. Love, death and desire
Resources
Glossary
Bibliography
1. Spinning a yarn
2. Capturing the moment
3. Humour, character and dialogue
4. The fantastic
5. What if?
6. Reality
7. Love, death and desire
Resources
Glossary
Bibliography